March 10, 2025: NJHA Adds IT and Cybersecurity Professional Pat Zinno to Leadership Team

Association Also Announces Expanded Roles for Bailey, Ditri

New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett today announced the addition of Pat Zinno, an experienced technology and cybersecurity executive, as its Chief Information Officer.

Zinno will direct and advance NJHA’s IT infrastructure, data systems, information security and cybersecurity, leveraging technology to drive innovation in support of NJHA and its 400 members across New Jersey’s healthcare community.  

In previous service as head of IT strategy at Atlantic Health System, he has provided strategic technology leadership to achieve goals in efficiency, innovation and security. 

“Pat brings deep expertise and experience across the key strategic, clinical and technological investments being made by today’s healthcare industry. His thought leadership and unique perspective will be a major asset to advancing NJHA’s mission,” said Bennett. “From AI to virtual reality, he understands the big picture and the connection between cybersecurity and enterprise risk.” 

Zinno earned a Master of Science degree in cybersecurity management and information assurance from Western Governors University in Utah and holds a certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

“The intersection of IT and healthcare presents incredible opportunities to make a real impact, and I look forward to collaborating with colleagues, partners and industry leaders to advance digital transformation in this critical space for all New Jerseyans,” said Zinno. 

NJHA also announces expanded roles for two members of the NJHA leadership team.  

• Christopher Bailey, chief financial officer, has taken on the added role of executive vice president. Bailey joined NJHA in 2021. He previously served with the Rutgers Financial Management unit at RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers University and as the CFO and COO of the New Jersey Department of Human Services. He holds a Master of Science in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in finance from LaSalle University. 

• Mary Ditri, DHA, FHELA, FACHE, who most recently served as vice president of community health, has been promoted to senior vice president of population health. She is the administrative director of the Garden State Patient Safety Center, New Jersey's only Patient Safety Organization. She serves on the NJ Sharing Network Board, and also has served with the National Quality Forum’s Leadership Consortium and its National Quality Partners Serious Mental Illness Action Team. Ditri holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and N.J. Healthcare Leadership Academy.